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Old 12-31-2007, 10:12 PM
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would i have to take of my strut bar in order for this to actually work for me?
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:15 PM
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u'll have to take it off when u install it, but i'm sure u can put it back on after installation's complete
i just ordered a etd and the dme diversion panel. can't wait!
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alright thanks hopefully i could do that
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just ordered dme ETD and front strut bar =) Thanks NST!
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Old 01-03-2008, 11:49 PM
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Finally got mine yesterday and installed it that night. It wasn't that hard. Would have been easier if I didn't have that strut tower. It eliminated most of my wheel hop. The vibration isn't that bad to me. All in all it is a great part, but of course I wouldn't expect any less from DME and NST.
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Old 01-15-2008, 01:09 AM
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Thanks for the kind words man! Enjoy all your DME and NST toys!

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Old 01-15-2008, 01:25 AM
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hey, i was just wondering if i got a wrong damper. the brackets fit, but the damper won't reach..... and looking at other people's pics, they have that bit of shiny metal rod between the cylinder and one of the holes to connect to the bracket, but i don't.
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Old 01-15-2008, 03:48 PM
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This is a picture of everything that should be included in the ETD for the Scion tC. Please inspect your kit and PM me if you see anything missing. Again, this is a pic of everything that should be included in a package for the Scion tC.


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Old 01-15-2008, 10:15 PM
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Hey guys wouldnt an ETD put more stress on the engine mounts? becuz the increased vibration go into the mounts?
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Old 01-21-2008, 04:31 AM
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well, i took out one of the white spacers from inside the damper, which gave me the extra play for it to reach both brackets. not sure if i did the right thing, but my shifts definitely got smoother.
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:00 AM
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i think an engine torque damper would put less stress on the motor mounts cause it helps reinforce it from moving.
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Old 01-23-2008, 03:04 AM
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Any luck on that DIY? Im looking to order these soon
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Old 02-14-2008, 03:34 AM
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Any new user reviews? I'm sure pics would be super helpful as well


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hey i just got megan racing header and i was wondering do i need a DME engine torque damper? or is it not needed? i dont plan on racing or going on track. this is just a daily drive car but i will speed sometimes but yea if anyone can let me know thanks!
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Old 02-20-2008, 06:23 PM
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i put it on my daily driver. no harm in doing this, and i don't go to the tracks.. it just makes life a lot easier w/o the jerky shifts or wheel hops, not that i got that much wheel hop before anyway.
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Old 02-20-2008, 06:25 PM
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this thread just reminded me, is there any way i can get a pic of what the inside of the damper should look like? like all the bushings and whatnot. just wanted to confirm. thanx.
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:03 AM
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anyone have this installed with a front strut bar? how did you conpensate for the left side of the strut bar being higher than the right...? metal washers?
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:05 AM
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home depot washers
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^ nice

lets get some pics from those who have this installed!
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:26 AM
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i would... but it's cold.. and my car is literally a mile away in a parking lot...
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